How To Get A College Golf Scholarship

By Coach Chris Berg

Golf is getting more and more popular thanks to Tiger Woods. As its popularity increases, there are more and more student-athletes that are getting involved with Junior golf programs. With this increase in popularity, comes an increase in competition for college golf scholarships. Due to this increase in scholarship competition, I want to share with you some basic guidelines that will help you get a college golf scholarship.

Keep in mind that these are just parameters. If a college coach sees something about your game that he/she really likes, the coach may still offer you a scholarship...even if you do not meet these guidelines.

Do not let these parameters deter you from shooting for the stars in your college golf goals. I am only 6', and I played quarterback in the Pac-10...most Pac-10 quarterbacks are at least 6'2".

I think it is important to know what college coaches are looking for because it gives you something to shoot for...a goal to strive for as you practice and prepare.

Also, please remember the FUNDAMENTALS of college recruiting still apply...it is critical that you do well in the classroom, and you do whatever it takes to promote yourself to college coaches...and YES this does include video of your different club swings and putting.

Typical grades are 3.0+ GPA and a 24+ACT/1000+SAT

One thing I often get asked by parents and players is, "What do I need to shoot in order to play in college?"

RECRUITING GUIDELINES

A Division 1 coach is looking for MALE golfers to have a SCRATCH handicap, and FEMALE golfers to have a handicap from 0-5.

Division 2 coaches are typically looking for male golfers to have a 0-4 handicap, and their female golfers to have a 0-10 handicap.

A D3 coach is looking to recruit male golfers with an 8-13 handicap and female golfers with a 10-20 handicap.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

D1 schools can have a total of 4.5 male scholarship golfers on the team, while the woman's golf team has a total of 6 scholarships.

D2 schools are allowed to have 3.6 scholarships for their male golf team, and 5.4 scholarships for their female golf team.

The NAIA schools are alloted 5 scholarships for both their male and female teams.

About the Author:

Learn how to get a golf scholarship that college coaches don't want you to know from Coach Chris Berg. Find out what it takes to get an Athletic Scholarship. Here you will find out everything you need to know to ensure that you will get the athletic scholarship of your dreams!